Jonathan became one in spirit with David, and he loved him as he loved himself

On Sunday, my pastor preached on how love wins in friendship and used the story of Jonathan and David, two best friends, as his illustration. It was a great sermon. I loved hearing how God designed friendship and seeing that present in my life with my friends.

To start, I never thought I'd have the kinds of friends that I do, so I certainly don't take them for granted. I didn't have friends like I do now when I was younger. Sure, I had great friends, but not Jonathan-like friends. And to be fair, I wasn't really a friend like Jonathan was to anyone else.

I wouldn't trade my friends for anything. I love my friends like I love myself and I hurt when they hurt and we share each other's successes and it is good. Our God is good and friendships are good.

From Road Trip of a lifetime

And I'm the worst friend in the world for not having taken a picture with Chris at any point in my life.

From Brazos Bend SP

I'm also friends with Becky, too, but that's a little different....